Comment from Stephanie Launiu

Excellent

I only wish I had 6 stars to give to this emotional threnody. I'm new to FanStory. I just joined a couple of weeks ago, and I had seen posts with people asking "Where's Michael?" I never had the blessing of knowing him, but I have come to know him through the writings of those he touched. He sounded like the ultimate mentor, helping writers he would never meet. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Miss Sherry

Excellent

Wish I had a 6 to send. This is so lovely. I will pray for his family and all you who loved him so. A man never had a better memorial than the one you all are giving him. Blessings and peace to you.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

reply by Miss Sherry on 08-Feb-2019

You are a sweetheart and responding is time consuming, so this works for me!! Blessings

reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Blessing back Sherry. I will slowly get back to normal... I hope.

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

This is a great expression of how much you appreciate all the things that Michael has done for you and for so many others here on FanStory. He will be missed by many of us

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

This was lovely, Fonda, simply lovely.
A beautifully touching tribute to a beautiful soul.
Mike Cahill was the very first member to welcome me to Fanstory when I arrived here in March of 2013. I believe I had been here about four or five months prior to Michael joining but had yet to be formally introduced to anyone other than being reviewed.
Soon after, Gungalo, adewpearl, Boo Ghost all fanned me after Mike did.
Mike told Boo that I was his nemesis when it came to entering contests here, and all three of us had a good laugh about that.
My hope is that your poetic ode will bring some peace to his family during this very trying time.
It certainly has to me.
~Dean

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

reply by Dean Kuch on 08-Feb-2019

I was my pleasure, Fonda, and I'm quite sure that the majority of people here will understand.
Enjoy your weekend.
~Dean

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Fonda, this was beautiful and very moving. It touched me to the core and I'm sure that Mikey's family will be even further touched and comforted by your lovely words. Thanks for sharing this. Yes, Mike will be missed but maybe one day we'll all see him again. Warm regards. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That was a lovely tribute to a lovely man. He has left us grieving for the loss of his generosity, help, and sense of fun. I met him when he first joined FS, and it's going to take some time to get used to him not being with us any more. It was nice reading what he meant to you, as well. Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Wabigoon

Exceptional

Fonda--
I checked into this trying to find out what happened to Michael. I did not know him like you, at all. We did cross paths once and a while. If you care to share some facts about his demise, please do. He did not appear to be an "old man," mature, yes. But, this is very sudden and I am running into a lot of references about him. Thanks for your Threnody.

Best
Wabigoon/Jeff

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

reply by Wabigoon on 08-Feb-2019

Fonda--
Maybe you are that person to take over Michael's role, what ever it was as seen by you. Why don't you do so?

Best
Wabigoon/Jeff

Comment from estory

Excellent

A great personal tribute to a big part of the scene here on Fanstory. I think it was moving and you really went into a lot of detail about how Mike helped you specifically, and you reached out to his friends and family. We have to have faith in the resurrection and wait for that. estory

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

What a beautiful tribute you have written to Michael. I didn't know him personally but really admired him and was so shocked by the appalling news. Does anyone actually know what happened?it seems not. God bless. Jen.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

He certainly did put out a welcoming hand and never sought accolades for it. Your thoughts and emotions are well expressed Fonda, he was a very generous writer to all on FS and he will be sadly missed.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019

Okay, everyone, it has been a week and normally I don't do this. I don't mass reply, but because my emotional state has been less than stellar, I decided one reply review for all the Threnody's reviews I would send out for today as there were a lot! I apologize as I usually try to make it very specific to each reviewer. However, today is a week since his passing noted here in Fan Story. I am very grateful that you read and felt what I was trying to express, reviews or no, I had to write something that meant and expressed his importance to me. I also knew that it needed to be special for the two lovely ladies that really knew him the best: damommy and Gloria. They really knew Mike. I knew him for a while and I am still grieving him deeply. I just wanted to make sure people kept reading the book that was set up. I figured I have others connected to me out there who didn't know him; through my writing, I would help his legacy acquaint additional people and also remind others who may have lost touch. He was a great person and sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways. This time it was as mysterious as it gets. For someone so giving and helpful to be taken away from this forum has left a huge hole for a large audience. I am grateful to all of you who wrote a review. I am also grateful for anyone who read the writing and didn't think of things to say. I know that if I had read something like this and I didn't know the person, I may not have written a review to comment on the writing. I feel deeply the loss. A lot of you will not know what loss you are experiencing because you were never introduced. But this man did so much to keep people on task and acquainted with how to navigate things here in Fan Story that someone will eventually need to take over the role. I don't know who, how, or when. I just know when I can and when I am able I will certainly try to help the new people any chance I get. I hope all who read this reply will do the same. Please be kind to one another and lift each other up in Mike's memory. Fonda